Caius and Poundcake (Youngstown; he/him) reflect on one of Poundcake’s best-loved live singing acts, a character-driven burlesque performance inspired by “Beetlejuice.” They talk drag king history, burlesque improv techniques, the queer/trans appeal of playing the villain, and the value of mutual respect in drag community.

Content warnings: detailed discussion of transphobia (including misgendering and fetishization). References to fatphobia.

Special thanks to AndroNTT, Freddy La Flare, Luna Jade, RonnieWrath, Maine(void), Butch Thespian, Mizer Malicious, Dean Heartthrob, Therapissed, Lewd Garou, Lil Bottom, Beck E. Bardoux, the Twisted Transitioner, and Marquis Gaylord!

Did you love it? Did you hate it? Do you want to give a drag king a piece of your mind?

Instagram: @kingsontheaux

Email: [email protected]

Series logo by @twistedtransitioner on Instagram

Opening music & credits: “Sensitive” by gurdonark feat. Ondrej Rosik

Available at ccMixter.org http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/gurdonark/35631

Under CC BY license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/